Details for Chat Work Club
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5409000826
Data
| Marker Number | 826 |
| Atlas Number | 5409000826 |
| Marker Title | Chat Work Club |
| Index Entry | Chat Work Club |
| Address | 2400 Memorial Dr. |
| City | Portland |
| County | San Patricio |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 665953 |
| UTM Northing | 3087207 |
| Subject Codes | fraternal organizations; lumber topics; women, women's history topics; libraries; women's clubs |
| Marker Year | 1990 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | 2400 Memorial Drive, Portland |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | Formed by a group of thirty three women of Valentine's Day, 1921, the Chat Work Club derived its name from the members practice of working on sewing projects while conversing with each other. In 1925, they began raising funds for a portland public library, and by 1933 a building was completed. Beginning with 291 books, the library grew over the years and has occupied a number of structures. The original library building was moved to this site in 1983. The members of the Chat Work Club remain active in community affairs. |